High/Low: Kate Spade’s Hinged Bangle Offers Affordable Alternative to Cartier’s Hollywood-Staple Love Bracelet
Gifting jewelry for the holidays? The designer status symbol has always had its fair share of competition, but since Kate Spade's bangle is simple and logo-free, it accomplishes a classic look without feeling too on the nose.
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Stackable gold bangles have the ultimate staying power, as evidenced by Cartier’s cult-classic Love Bracelet. First introduced in 1969, the iconic piece of jewelry has only continued to gain momentum over its 56 years of existence.
And while a fair share of alternatives can feel a bit too spot-on, the lack of engraving and logos on Kate Spade’s Set in Stone Hinged Bangle ($58) helps achieve an equally timeless and on-trend arm candy look for a fraction of the price. The bracelet is adorned with round crystals set in either 12k yellow gold-plated metal, 12k rose gold-plated metal or rhodium-plated metal.
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Kate Spade New York Set in Stone Hinged Bangle
Available in gold, silver and rose gold.
While there’s no comparison to Cartier’s 18k yellow, rose or white gold construction, priced at well under $100, Kate Spade’s version is an undeniably strong contender. Plus, the best-selling style is available to order online with speedy shipping from Kate Spade, Nordstrom, Amazon and Bloomingdale’s.
For those who prefer an even more streamlined look, Kate Spade makes a crystal-free 12k-gold plated version called the Idiom Heart of Gold Bangle ($38), also available to order online with quick shipping from Kate Spade, Nordstrom, Amazon and Bloomingdale’s.
Kate Spade New York Idiom Heart of Gold Bangle
Inside engraved with “heart of gold.”
And while Cartier and Kate Spade’s bangles fall at drastically different ends of the spectrum, there are a selection of brands that offer a middle ground: fine jewelry that’s still a fraction of the name-brand cost. Good examples of this include pieces from Ring Concierge, Saks Fifth Avenue Collection and Quince. Shop them below:
Ring Concierge Inlay Diamond Bangle
$2,136 $2,848 25% off
Available in 14k yellow, white and rose gold.
Saks Fifth Avenue Collection 14K Rose Gold & 0.38 TCW Diamond Bangle
Use code FREESHIP for free standard shipping on orders $300+.
Saks Fifth Avenue Collection 14K Yellow Gold & 0.16 TCW Diamond Fluted Bangle
Add a little bit of texture.
For a similar style for $500 less, check out Saks Fifth Avenue Collection’s other 14K Yellow Gold & Diamond Fluted Bangle ($2,780).
Quince 14K Gold Bold Bangle
Related: From Cashmere to Caviar, the Top 20 Picks Under $200 From Quince’s Gifting Goldmine
Finally, for those set on Cartier’s version but who can’t quite swallow the retail price, check out authenticated pre-loved pieces from the Love Collection at Fashionphile.
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